Prognosis for stage 111 ovarian cancer at age 33?

i am a hospice nurse who has just learned today that my 33 year old daughter in law has stage three ovarian cancer. she is to have surgery on weds. nd i am sure that there will be further staging done. i am distraught over this dx as is my son, husband and the rest of the family. jennifer has two children, ages 14 and 10 . i need to know how long she might have to spend with them and us. i want to make whatever time that she has be the best time fo her life.

The 5-year-survival rate is a statistical way of looking at the death rate in a cancer. You can look it up online (I have to say, it is a rather depressingly low number) but please keep this in mind: It cannot tell you anything about your daughter's individual chances since statistics only deal with groups.
Some people can die from othe stage 2 cancer in 6 months, others will live with a stage 4 cancer for 10 years.
Your best bet is an honest discussion with the oncologist but always keep in mind, noone can give you an absolute number. They just don't know. How you react to treatment, how fast the cancer grows - it is different for different woman.
My mother died last year of ovarian cancer, between diagnosis stage IV and death were only 9 months. In this time we just did our best to be there for her, helped her with everyday work as much as possible, talked to her when and about what she wanted - including death. Towards the end we all put our lifes on hold while hers ran out, just to be there for her. Most people aren't lucky enough to be able to do this. But she was very grateful to have her family to rely on. I don't believe this is much of a comfort for you.
I wish you and your daughter the very best of luck.

The whole family should sit down with her doctor to discuss questions you all must have about her diagnosis and treatment. Talk to your daughter and ask her to set up a metting for all of you with her doctor.

i am not a doctor so i may not be equipped to answer this properly but i will tell you what i know. obviously the stage it is at is distressing, but trying to figure out how much time would be left is not going to be a good use of the time you have with her. also try to keep in mind that she is relatively young and has a better chance than an older person would. being a hospice nurse makes you see this from a pretty pessimistic viewpoint most likely, but there are good things to think about. there are very good cancer treatments and drugs these days. all hope is not lost. good luck.

It is curable at this stage, but she will need 6-8 months of chemotherapy

Well I am an 8 year survivor. I was diagnosed with a stage 3 germ cell tumor. I had surgery and they removed one Fallopian tube and ovary. I then went through chemo and have been in remission since. They are doing amazing things these days with cancer and its treatment. Cancer is NOT a death sentence. It just makes you more appreciative of life itself. I know have three beautiful children. If you have any other questions please ask. I have truly have been there and done it. And best of luck to you. You will be in my prayers tonight.

most times a complete hysterectomy will solve the cancer problem. it is rare for a recurrence. there may be some radiation treatment needed afterwards but not always. this is a good time to show love and support, not tears and fears (she'll have enough of those herself). been there, done that